In June 2016, an off-duty officer said she witnessed a man punch a swan in the head. Weeks earlier, half a dozen cygnets were taken from their mother. They were never found.

In 2013, a swan was euthanized after a dog attack. In 2012, a man was seen pulling a swan by its neck.

Mantella was charged with trespassing at Disney Springs three days ago. Records said he was arrested after he returned to the complex after trying to steal a cigarette from a couple in March. That charge was dropped.